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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. WIRELESS INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (STARLINK) At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 5M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. As a Senior Wireless Integration and Test Engineer for Starlink, you will play a critical role in integrating, testing, and optimizing the functional performance, reliability, and robustness of a complex satellite broadband network, with a focus on PHY-layer  and MAC-layer software. You will own the test infrastructure and debug integrated wireless software to ensure it will work on orbit and will achieve target performance. You will work closely with teammates throughout the design cycle to ensure software features are designed and implemented in such a way that they can be robustly verified. You will help deploy and manage lab infrastructure for hardware-in-the-loop testing. You will implement Python-based test automation, to be used by the wider team to validate new wireless features and functionality. You will plan, track, prioritize, and report test infrastructure status to project leaders. You will help bring up new production hardware, including debugging and analyzing hardware functionality and performance. Your efforts will help ensure the Starlink broadband network provides the best possible network performance and end-user experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead test and integration infrastructure development for Starlink wireless software. Work directly with software development teams to identify key test capabilities, implement test automation, and debug issues. Build out and maintain lab test infrastructure and hardware under test. Based on candidate's skillset, area of responsibility may include everything from wireless/RF design verification testing and performance qualification to software feature validation, regression, and release testing. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional engineering experience; OR 7+ years of professional engineering experience, in lieu of a degree. 3+ years of professional experience working with test automation. Software development experience with Python. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Strong knowledge of wireless communications, signal processing and/or network protocols. Experience with lab equipment such as RF spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope. Experience in any of physical and/or MAC layers in broadband access technologies such as: Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G or satellite broadband. Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range:     Software Engineer/Senior: $170,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year     Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULER (FACILITIES) As a member of the critical infrastructure department, you will own and lead the entire control process and scheduling for a technically excellent facilities engineering and repair team. You will directly be responsible for keeping the backbone of our facilities in working order, managing all of the intake, control, communication and scheduling to design, build and maintain infrastructure that will enable orbital launch capability for the largest rocket in the entire world.    Your team will have extreme ownership over the built environment: including engineering ownership for all of the electrical power engineering, mechanical systems, fire life safety, automation, controls, and reliability engineering for the largest site at SpaceX. You will work directly with other managers, business leaders, executive staff, and internal teams (construction engineers, architects, trade partners, and customers) to support these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA.     RESPONSIBILITIES:   Be the face of external communications from the department to clients, providing quick, reliable and world class service.   Manage scheduling and forecasting, career development, extreme ownership of total execution, building safety and reliability controls into our operations.   Push/pull work into the shop to improve lead times, reduce stagnation, and meet schedule needs.   Utilize production, operations planning, and engineering support to eliminate internal and external blockers to deliver service on time.   Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop permanent resolution on issues found during builds or repairs as required.   Provide tactical and strategic long-range scheduling expertise to our production teams.   Coordinate and review input from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business development to support and maintain master schedules.   Work across all departments to understand critical work requests ahead and behind targets to mitigate schedule impact risks.   Utilize factory scheduler application (Jira) and other applicable tools to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently, and resources allocated appropriately.   Ensure fixture, tooling, and equipment requirements are properly scheduled to facilitate an efficient production process.   Support accuracy of internal logistics movement of critical work.   Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance.   Create and leverage metrics using queries and Excel to highlight blockers and determine schedule risks.   Manage, execute, and simplify demand signals based on maintenance planning, repair consumption, and existing repair/PM workflow across maintenance, ground, tooling, and automation groups.   Coordinate with suppliers, Maintenance Engineers and Technicians to identify substitutes for obsolete or long lead time components.   Forecast demand volume and optimize ordering strategies to balance inventory levels and minimize purchase frequency for high consumption parts.   Work directly with direct reports and team to plan, resource, and execute projects based off manifest needs and requests of the operation to bolster process and efficiency improvements.   Communicate and deliver on a multitude of design build projects, maintain extreme organizational and communication skills and direct interaction with SpaceX executive leadership.   Oversee trade partners and design engineering solutions internally for work onsite related to the facilities infrastructure maintenance including all mechanical, structural, HVAC, electrical, and water systems to meet corporate standards and deliver promised services and materials.   Provide technical support and information to ensure team members are the subject matters experts in their retrospective fields.    Conduct continuous assessment of resource needs, including responsibility for support projects and life cycle operational costs.   Track and communicate key performance indicators, such as safety metrics, quality metrics, labor trends, and operating expenses to the team and executive leadership.   Define and monitor metrics indicating infrastructure cost; drive spend forecasting and strategies for cost savings.   Develop and maintain relationships with external contractors and key stakeholders.     BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience working in supply chain, production, engineering, or a project management function.   Experience with infrastructure systems – building management, automated facilities monitoring systems, HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, high-power electrical systems, telecommunications infrastructure, fire suppression systems, or generators.   PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:   Practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment.   Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.   Experience writing queries with SQL.   Familiarity with lean principles, six sigma and Kaizen concepts.   Strong work ethic and drive for constant improvement balanced with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.   Ability to understand and provide feedback on facility designs and maintenance operations. Must be organized and self-driven capable of working independently with little direction.   Ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast paced and changing environment.   Oversee projects on time, deal with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and work with a diverse array of contacts.     ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:   Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines.   Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments, requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.   Ability to travel – up to 5%.   COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:     Pay range:     Control Scheduler/Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year     Control Scheduler/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year      Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.  Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. PRODUCTION ENGINEER (STARSHIP ELECTRONICS) SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Starship Electronics team has taken the challenge to develop hardware for the Starship spacecraft and SuperHeavy booster. In this role you will support production of all electrical systems, from communications to power, navigation, and even crewed life support. This will be one of the most sophisticated and largest vehicles flown in space, where low cost and high production rates are required to enable the mission. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, standardize, and continuously improve process chains required to deliver Starship Electronics components Design and deliver new factory stations and production assets, aimed at expanding capability, reducing cycle time, and improving yield Design and deliver mechanical tooling required to build, test, and deliver Avionics hardware. Tooling to include both custom mechanical tools (e.g. fixturing) as well as capital automation equipment Develop design-for-manufacturing (DFM) guidelines and maintain a collaborative relationship with design engineering to co-design the product and factory Act as an expert on low-cost, high-reliability manufacturing techniques for Aerospace electro-mechanical components Guide high-level vehicle architecture and requirements trade studies to reduce vehicle cost and ease of production Analyze root cause and provide corrective actions for process escapes or process variability, including mechanical processes on the final assembly (e.g. fastener torque) and electrical processes on printed circuit boards (e.g. soldering) BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or industrial engineering 1+ years of manufacturing engineering experience via project team, research, internship, and/or professional experience PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines Experience working both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding environment Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to engineering, team members, internal customers and management Proficient in mechanical design tools and analysis, including but not limited to mechanical CAD, FEA, GD&T/drawing creation, and tolerance stack analysis Experience with PCB fabrication or PCBA assembly processes, equipment, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) requirements Experience with electro-mechanical assembly processes, equipment, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) requirements Experience designing production systems for controllers, sensors, cameras, optics, or long-range RF communications, as demonstrated by successful fielding of multiple products Experience with process failure modes and effects analysis (PFMEA), with demonstrated corrective actions to reduce process risk and increase process control Experience introducing capital equipment / automating processes, including process control and preventative maintenance plans Experience working in a high-volume or high-reliability manufacturing environment Experience reducing processing cost through cycle time, labor time, reliability / yield, or other forms of value stream evaluation Proficiency in pulling and manipulating data via one or more programming languages (eg. SQL, python) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project milestones Occasional travel may be required to Starbase, Texas and/or off-site vendor locations COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Production Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Production Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. AVIONICS SYSTEMS ENGINEER – TOP SECRET CLEARANCE   As a Avionics Systems Engineer within our Special Programs Group, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a cross-functional team that bridges the gap between vehicle analysis, design, production and vehicle operations.   The Special Programs Avionics Team is responsible for cradle to grave ownership of unique space vehicle avionics as the platform is built, tested, launched, recovered and re-launched. This includes development of new capabilities, electrical design of vehicle architecture, repair of electrical components, and troubleshooting of avionics subsystems including compute, power distribution, vehicle network, onboard sensors, actuators, RF, and video.   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Represent the special programs avionics system throughout all stages of integration, from production and test all the way through GO for launch and on-orbit operations.    Triage, troubleshoot, root cause, and repair electrical hardware issues on an aggressive production schedule. Drive future improvements to minimize prevent reoccurrence   Support pad and flight operations as avionics operator responsible for evaluating platform health, resolving issues real time, and recommending path forward Contribute to new avionics architectures that minimize mass, cost, and labor through collaboration with adjacent teams and supporting analysis   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, science, or math   2+ years of experience with electrical component design, system level integration of electronic components or system level testing (internship or project team experience qualifies) 1+ years of experience using software tools such as Matlab, C++ or Python   Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance   PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:   Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)   Creative problem solving that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design/development decisions without all available data   Experience troubleshooting sensors, actuators, and electrical components   Experience with 3D CAD software Software fluency, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational and communication skills Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere Operations experience in flight test, piloting aircraft, or controlling other high consequence systems in real time   ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:   Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.   Must be willing to travel (approximately 10%) to other SpaceX locations, as necessary.   Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.   Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support proposal or critical project timelines.   COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Avionics Systems Engineer/Level 1: $110,000.00-$120,000.00/per year Avionics Systems Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.          ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER (SPECIAL PROGRAMS)  Special Programs leverages technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. Starshield, within Special Programs, is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. SpaceX’s satellite programs are pushing the boundaries of in-space capabilities. Our missions support scientific research, classified national security space and commercial opportunities. Software engineering and innovation is at the core of these programs. The data analysis team is building highly reliable on-premises and cloud compute clusters to host machine learning inference-heavy models. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - we want our engineers to bring fresh ideas from all areas. We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission. As we expand this team, we're looking for versatile, motivated, and collaborative engineers.  Our team is involved in designing scalable systems capable of supporting a growing volume of data products being generated in mass. We build tools that enable us to work more efficiently, and that help us build software systems that are secure, reliable, and autonomous. Our engineers are responsible for the life cycle of the systems they create, including development, testing, and operational support.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop automation to deploy and manage compute resources both on-premises and in the cloud Build, maintain, and scale on-premises hardware systems designed to host GPU-accelerated machine learning workloads  Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and storage Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable products Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services -- from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software, DevOps, or site reliability engineering in lieu of a degree 1+ year of experience with Kubernetes 1+ year of experience with Linux operating systems Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages Experience building, maintaining, and scaling on-premises and/or cloud systems designed PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance is highly desired Experience hosting and pushing the state of the art in inferential model benchmarks Experience with systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps engineering Experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks Experience with virtualization and hypervisor technologies Experience with automatically managing dozens or hundreds of servers Knowledge of performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations Ability to quickly learn new tools and frameworks. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Site Reliability Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year     Site Reliability Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year     Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (STAGE INTEGRATION) – 1 st SHIFT WEEKEND The Production Control Coordinator is a critical position within our team. This role is responsible for serving as a liaison between all internal and external organizations to ensure that components and assembles flow smoothly through the Quality and Production areas to meet stringent deadlines and quality standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor, track, and move parts as required through department to ensure timely delivery to next production location, as well as through MRB (Material Review Board) locations; ensure timely processing by engineering teams and accuracy of issue information Ensure parts are handled, packaged, and protected properly within SpaceX specifications Ensure that scans and location accuracy is maintained within the shop and SpaceX’s ERP system Support processing scrap parts to eliminate risk of non-conforming parts processed through to downstream customers Coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery of piece parts and outside services as required Develop and maintain reports to highlight needs, deliverables, and constraints as required for internal and customer use Support logistics process through innovative staging of workflow as required Support production and inventory personnel with “return to stock” and “return to vendor” actions BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate 1+ years of experience supporting administrative processes PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 3+ years of experience handling parts in a manufacturing setting Strong computer skills and familiar MS Office Suite Bachelor’s degree Experience in organizing files and documents Experience with inventory Experience with MRP/ERP systems Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments Experience SQL and Tableau APICS certification ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed Willing to work the following shift: Weekend 1st shift (4:00 AM – 4:30PM) Able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:       Pay range:       Production Coordinator/Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50/hour           Production Coordinator/Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour           Production Coordinator/Level 3: $26.00 - $30.00/hour            Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.   ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ELECTRON BEAM WELDER (MERLIN TCA) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate CNC-controlled electron-beam (EB) welding machines including part set-up Develop, maintain, and evaluate weld schedules Upkeep general machine maintenance and test Utilize EB welding on several types of metal including titanium, stainless steel, copper, C103, and inconel BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate 2+ years of welding experience PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of experience in electron beam welding Experience with high and low voltage machine Experience with both manual and robotic welding applications Experience with TIG welding Knowledge of AWS D17.1 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work either of the following shifts: Monday to Friday: 4AM - 2:30PM Monday to Friday: 4PM - 2:30AM Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min. Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:          Pay range:     Level 1: $22.00 - $27.00/hour     Level 2: $25.00 - $32.50/hour     Level 3: $30.00 - $38.00/hour     Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The Starshield software team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - we want our engineers to bring fresh ideas from all areas. We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission. As we expand this team, we're looking for versatile, motivated, and collaborative engineers.  Our team is involved in designing the vehicle systems at every phase of development. We build tools that enable us to work more efficiently, and that help us build software systems that are secure, reliable, and autonomous. Our software engineers are responsible for the life cycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and operational support.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability to meet the needs of a wide range of users See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to on-orbit rollout and beyond Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute There are several roles within the Starshield software team with different focus areas. Applicants will interview for specific focus areas based on hiring needs and qualifications. Specific role responsibilities may include:  Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.)  Implement networking technologies to direct data across a variety of satellites, ground operations centers, and users  Build automated ground-based software systems that integrate smart data processing with command and control of the satellites Develop models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing, network performance analysis, or research & development projects Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and even vehicle-in-the-loop testing  Invent new systems that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree Development experience in C, C++, or Python or full stack software development experience  Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Developed and deployed software that has been used real-world applications and projects  Solid fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks  Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing  Ability to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements  Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively  Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance Some preferred skills and experience depend on the specific team within flight software and may include:  Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc)  Experience developing in the Linux kernel  Experience in C++ for high performance systems  Experience with image data processing and machine learning  Strong background in math and physics  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:      Pay Range:     Software Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year     Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year        Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MECHANICAL ENGINEER, MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS (RAPTOR) As a member of the Raptor Tooling team, you will work with a team of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate critical production assets required to deliver the next generation Raptor engine. This position is based at our production facility in Hawthorne, CA, but will involve work on designs that are implemented across all of SpaceX’s sites supporting the Raptor program. RESPONSIBILITIES: Own the design, development, and implementation of custom production equipment for the Raptor engine with a focus in automated production equipment and mechanical structures Collaborate with production personnel, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and management to advance the production facility as required to meet rate, development and quality targets Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution and efficiency Balance simultaneous projects of varying scope and complexity in a fast-paced environment Set and maintain schedules and budgets for designs, getting buy-in from end users and management BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline 1+ years of experience in the design and/or commissioning of mechanical engineering projects (student project team and internship experience qualifies) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in mechanical or mechatronic engineering Prior experience applying common manufacturing processes (such as welding, machining, assembly, laser tracking, and inspection) Experience with CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, or ProE) and PLM/PDM software (e.g. Teamcenter) Experience with custom machine design; electromechanical systems, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging, etc. Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience Experience in a variety of robotic weld applications (Kuka, ABB & Fanuc) Experience with manufacturing process development, facility/line layouts and common inspection methods Experience with production tooling or product design in either prototype or high-volume environments Experience performing structural analysis in FEMAP, NASTRAN, ANSYS or NX Advance Simulation Experience designing mechanisms, welded structures and mass efficient structures Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in creating drawings Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. OPERATIONS ENGINEER (PRODUCTION) The operations engineering team supports Falcon and Dragon production programs through strategic planning, optimization of production processes, and alignment of resources to tasks. We are seeking engineers to lead cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams that optimize production, testing, launch, and recovery operations in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking emerging leaders who can join teams and apply principles of operations engineering, operations research, industrial engineering, and data science to complex optimization and simulation problems. We are searching for qualified engineers who can conduct complex problem analysis and steer strategic decisions within production.  RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop tools to analyze delivery, capacity, cost problems for production, supply chain, and operations to guide decisions Work as part of a team to develop and manage production strategy to mitigate future production risks and seize emerging opportunities to improve quality, output, safety, and cost Develop process flow models to analyze production system behavior and synchronize output with other elements of the company Identify operational challenges within the organization, determine root cause, and develop appropriate solutions Develop and track key performance measures, and identify decision points and actions to optimize production to meet demand Actively develop system and process improvements within and between production elements Collaborate with cross-departmental partners in supply chain, engineering, operations, and accounting groups to synchronize efforts Capture best practices of production systems, and manage organizational knowledge and lessons-learned BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 1+ years of experience in using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for analysis or modeling dynamic systems PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization Experience with CAD software, Power BI, and discrete event modeling tools Experience with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems) Experience as an industrial, operations, process or manufacturing engineer in a developmental manufacturing environment Experience with lean, six sigma, and related production principles Experience or education in management science and engineering, operations engineering, operations research, or industrial engineering Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams Ability to work in fast-paced, high stress environments Excellent written and communication skills ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones Must be able to travel - up to 10% work week travel may be required to other sites Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:   Pay Range: Operations Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Operations Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FULL STACK) We are looking for good people and driven, adaptable, resilient software engineers with experience developing software to accelerate quality, speed, and efficiency of manufacturing processes at SpaceX. Our team is building out the next generation of materials and NDE data systems as well as in-process monitoring tools for SpaceX as we develop the Starship, Raptor and Starlink programs while scaling up the Falcon and Dragon programs. We have the unique opportunity to work across all programs at SpaceX and be impactful to them all. Our team consists of engineers developing best in class in process monitoring solutions for data collection and automated analysis. We use statistical analysis, automated defect recognition, and machine learning to support and expedite the company’s manufacturing rate and quality goals. We also develop reliable, scalable, and efficient numerical analysis solvers to support these processes via simulation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and own key materials database software for all of SpaceX Build advanced analysis tools to maximize the value and usefulness of materials data at the company Design and write the software to connect hardware and tooling to process monitoring systems Work with data pipelines from production line, suppliers, and testing lab to web application interfaces in our materials database software Work closely with simulation and machine learning experts to link model outputs to process inputs Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency) BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 2+ years of software development experience; OR 5+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree Experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Programming experience in Python, C++, Go or similar object-oriented language Experience deploying applications to production with Docker and Kubernetes Experience with web development frameworks such as Flask, SQLAlchemy and FastAPI Experience working with stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies Front-end experience in React or similar JavaScript UI frameworks Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring Experience with Linux applications and server components Experience with data exploration and monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Jupyter, Experience with manufacturing ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary Ability to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed      COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:   Pay Range: Software Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The Starshield software team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - we want our engineers to bring fresh ideas from all areas. We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission. As we expand this team, we're looking for versatile, motivated, and collaborative engineers.  Our team is involved in designing the vehicle systems at every phase of development. We build tools that enable us to work more efficiently, and that help us build software systems that are secure, reliable, and autonomous. Our software engineers are responsible for the life cycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and operational support.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability to meet the needs of a wide range of users See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to on-orbit rollout and beyond Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute There are several roles within the Starshield software team with different focus areas. Applicants will interview for specific focus areas based on hiring needs and qualifications. Specific role responsibilities may include:  Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.)  Implement networking technologies to direct data across a variety of satellites, ground operations centers, and users  Build automated ground-based software systems that integrate smart data processing with command and control of the satellites Develop models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing, network performance analysis, or research & development projects Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and even vehicle-in-the-loop testing  Invent new systems that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree Development experience in C, C++, or Python or full stack software development experience  PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Developed and deployed software that has been used real-world applications and projects  Solid fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks  Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing  Ability to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements  Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively  Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance Some preferred skills and experience depend on the specific team within flight software and may include:  Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc)  Experience developing in the Linux kernel  Experience in C++ for high performance systems  Experience with image data processing and machine learning  Strong background in math and physics  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:      Pay Range:     Software Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year     Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year   Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. AERODYNAMICS ENGINEER (STARSHIP) The Starship Aerodynamics team is responsible for predicting the aerodynamics and aerothermal environments booster and ship experience during all phases of their missions. Aerodynamics engineers use engineering models, simulations and wind-tunnel testing in order to provide the most accurate predictions ahead of flight validation. The team works closely with the GNC (guidance, navigation, and control) team in order to enable them to safely land and recover both Starship stages once their mission is accomplished. Moreover the team supports engineers responsible for vehicle structures during their design efforts. Aerodynamics engineers are expected to have a clear understanding of the flow fields experienced by our vehicles through the various flight regimes, from subsonic through hypersonic, and apply this understanding while they operate our prediction tools. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare, mesh, run, and post process CFD models Review post-flight data and compare to pre-flight estimates Interface with responsible engineers, providing them inputs to their designs and ensuring they have a clear understanding of the physical phenomena they are dealing with Write code and scripts in a variety of languages, making sure they share common interfaces and can be part of a mostly automated workflow BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 5+ years of experience with aerodynamic and aerothermal analysis PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Master's degree or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering Experience with Siemens STAR-CCM+ and developing scripts in Java for it Experience with solvers used by NASA for entry vehicles, e.g. FUN3D, Loci/CHEM, DPLR Experimental testing experience Data processing and analysis in MATLAB or Python Experience with Siemens NX Experience with thermal protection systems Strong background in external, compressible fluid dynamics ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:      Pay range:     Aerodynamics Engineer/Senior: $125,000 - $175,000/per year       Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.  ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MECHANICAL ENGINEER (CREW STARSHIP AVIONICS) After 50 years, humankind will once again return to the surface of the moon using SpaceX’s new vehicle, Crew Starship (also known as HLS or the Human Landing System) – this time for good. Starship will usher in the next era of manned spaceflight and exploration, ultimately allowing us to establish permanent communities on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. As a Mechanical Engineer on the Crew Starship team, you will design and build spacecraft systems that are critical to the success and safety of future astronauts. Disciplines within this team include primary and secondary structures, mechanisms, and crew-interfacing hardware. Your design solutions will be driven by all future Crew Starship missions (Lunar, Mars, etc.). This role requires full hardware ownership, from initial design requirements and concepts all the way through design, analysis, prototype, qualification, and integration. RESPONSIBILITIES Act as extreme owner for electro-mechanical aspects of high reliability spacecraft electronics used on Crew Starship vehicles Design electronic packaging, vehicle mounting, and environmental protection for avionics hardware and harnessing Support flight hardware, from conception through build, qualification, and ultimately flight operations Perform in depth first principles analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and hand calculations to optimize designs for flight environments Select mechanical components and materials, capture designs using computer-aided design (CAD) and configuration management tools, and provide formal documentation for product development milestones Assist with architecture definition, capturing product requirements, manufacturing planning, and production test Execute development and qualification testing campaigns to exercise designs to their limits and ensure reliable flight hardware Directly support NASA with deliverables for Crew Starship milestones Work with experts from other teams and departments to ensure that fielded systems perform their function while being efficient, manufacturable, and reliable; challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering 1+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical hardware design and analysis (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Passion for spaceflight and electro-mechanical design for high reliability applications Experience with CAD and FEA software packages, and very strong first-principles engineering fundamentals Experience in design, CAD, FEA, GD&T, defining test plans, designing test setups, and executing hardware environmental qualification tests Basic understanding of electrical components and packaging, for example with computers, displays, control panels, sensors, motors, batteries, solar, radio-frequency (RF), and harnessing components Understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems Hands-on experience with mechanism/structures design, prototyping, and precision mechanical assembly Familiarity with design-for-manufacture and design-for-cost Familiar with how to write software for test automation, data review, and design analysis, preferably in MATLAB or Python Basic project management skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines Excellent verbal and written communication skills ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones Occasional travel may be required to Starbase, Texas COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Mechanical Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Mechanical Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, and various other discounts and perks. You will also be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. CUSTOMER SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, BILINGUAL NORWEGIAN (STARLINK) Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As an early member of the Starlink Customer Support team, you will be the face of Starlink to our customers, ensuring they have an exceptional overall experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: In this role, you will triage, troubleshoot, and resolve customer issues. You will analyze trends, identify gaps, and design simple, effective support interventions that improve our customers' experience. We're looking for excellent problem solvers who move quickly and proactively and are obsessed with the success of our customers. This role is ideal for someone looking to join a scrappy, early-stage Support team and set the tone for how we help our customers. Triage and resolve customer issues across multiple channels (digital, voice, etc.). Be a relentless internal advocate for the customer within SpaceX Provide technical support to customers using hardware, software, and network expertise Surface product, process, and training issues by pairing quantitative and qualitative methods. Be the voice of the customer, in the language of the business Collaborate with internal teams to create and improve troubleshooting workflows and resolve root-cause issues Create and maintain an internal knowledge base and help center collateral BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate 1+ years of experience in a front-line customer support role Fluent in English and Norwegian PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Excellent problem-solving and sleuthing skills. You go beyond just the apparent and available answer and do what it takes to satisfy the customer. You are relentless and own it Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Talking with others comes naturally, you derive satisfaction from resolving their issues, and you can distill complex concepts into the simplest explanations Excellent empathy, active listening, and resiliency skills. You internalize customer concerns, solve them, and keep it positive Strong attention to detail and time management skills. You take pride in your craft Willingness and ability to flex weekend and night shift hours as needed to support our growth Experience in a training, learning and development, analytics, service design, vendor management, or content management role Start-up, consulting, or other demonstrated experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment Technical aptitude - experience with networking, hardware troubleshooting, software development, etc. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work scheduled shifts, including holidays Must be available to work overtime hours and/or weekends as needed This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area After 1 week of classroom training Monday to Friday 9AM-5:30PM, must be available to work 10 hours a day on one of the following shifts:  Shift Alpha: Sunday - Thursday 10:00 PM - 8:30 AM PST Shift Delta: Friday - Monday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST Shift Echo: Friday- Monday 1:30 PM - 12:00 AM PST COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Level 1: $24.00/hour Level 2: $25.00/hour Level 3: $27.00/hour Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MISSION INTEGRATION ENGINEER, MISSION SYSTEMS (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. As a member of our Mission Management team, you will help tackle new technical problems from initial requirements verification through rapid prototyping, integrated test, and operational deployment.  You’d work within a team of other Mission Integration Engineers and Mission Managers, on the same program and across related efforts, to ensure total alignment of your work. You would also work closely with disciplines across SpaceX such as software, flight reliability and payload integration to ensure safe and successful mission completion. You’ll contribute to the performance and execution of satellite programs while specifically focusing on the mission systems that drive, manage, and provide user insight. Based on customer requirements and SpaceX’s system capabilities, you’ll develop system specifications and interface control documentation. This work will cover a number of technical disciplines including operational planning, data processing, and the secure implementation and execution of each of these discipline areas. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter and is hungry to do work that matters.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive design and architectural decisions to ensure requirements are met while also leveraging SpaceX’s core technologies. Support all phases of the program from development, initial proposal, through successful test, flight, and on-orbit commissioning. This will include educating the customer on our designs and methodologies. Serve as the customer interface at meetings, tests, and reviews to develop operations plans, design missions, and participate in real world operations. Ensure contract deliverables are completed on-time and distill customer requirements into actionable development objectives. Work with all internal and external stakeholders to drive development. Collaborate with subsystem representatives across team boundaries to consider all necessary trades and ensure end-to-end mission success. Execute the build-out of accredited, operational systems and facilities supporting space vehicle operations globally. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. 1+ years of software engineering or electrical engineering, working hands-on with hardware or software technical projects. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Familiarity with cloud environments and infrastructure, ideally with experience designing and building microservice-based software. Experience training and deploying computer vision models. Experience working with cross-functional teams, balancing their varying needs and desires. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver reliable and expeditious results across multiple parallel priorities. Highly detail oriented, hardworking, and professional with excellent written and verbal technical communication skills. Strong penchant for innovation in process improvement and system design.  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred. Must be willing to pursue a clearance if not already cleared. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing. Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts. Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices, customer locations, and remote ground sites as needed. Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg  COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:   Pay Range: Mission Integration Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year   Mission Integration Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year       Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. MODEM / DSP COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING) At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.  The Starlink modem team is seeking motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineers who can work with world-class cross-disciplinary teams (firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation). In this role, you will develop system algorithms and silicon solutions for cutting-edge communication systems for deployment in space and ground infrastructures. These systems are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable. Your efforts will help deliver cutting-edge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.      RESPONSIBILITIES:    System-level and link-level design in support of a robust satellite broadband communication system  Work in close collaboration with ASIC/FPGA, RF/antenna, and software engineers to design and validate silicon-based systems  Develop floating-point and fixed-point models and run simulations to analyze and validate overall system performance, including modem performance  Support IC designers with bit-accurate and cycle-accurate vector generation for silicon verification  Generate spacecraft and consumer equipment system specifications, requirements, and test procedures  Support silicon bring up and validation by developing and implementing system test plans  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, physics, computer engineering or electrical engineering 5+ years of experience in system-level modeling and/or digital signal processing PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Advanced degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in communication systems and/or digital signal processing 8+ years of professional experience in system-level modeling Professional experience in working on aspects of multiple access schemes such as TDMA, CDMA and OFDMA Professional experience in design and verification of high data rate wireless modems Expertise in MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python Expertise in wireless communication standards, such as 5GNR, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc Expertise in designing and implementing system-level procedures and algorithms Expertise in building and using system-level simulators and performance analysis Expertise in various multiple access schemes including downlink and uplink scheduler designs and tradeoffs Understanding of system link budgets and analysis related to communication systems Understanding of modem designs, link-level algorithms and hardware architectures Understanding of ASIC and FPGA development concepts, methodologies, and procedures Experience working in the lab and using lab equipment Strong interpersonal/written/verbal communication skills and experience with cross-functional collaboration Strong teamwork skills combined with ability to work autonomously as an individual contributor High level of self-motivation and desire to be challenged and learn new skills Strong problem solving skills with high attention to detail Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing needs and requirements Ability to meet tough goals under high pressure and manage time effectively ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:     Pay range:     DSP Systems Engineer/Senior: $170,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year     Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com . 

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. AVIONICS SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARSHIP) As a Starship Avionics Systems & Operations Engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a cross-functional team that bridges the gap between vehicle analysis, design, production and vehicle operations. The Starship Avionics Team is responsible for cradle to grave ownership of Starship vehicle avionics as the vehicle is built, tested, launched, recovered and re-launched. This includes development of new capabilities, electrical design of vehicle architecture, repair of electrical components, and troubleshooting of avionics subsystems including power distribution, vehicle network, onboard sensors, actuators, compute, RF, and video. RESPONSIBILITIES: Represent the Starship avionics system throughout all stages of integration, from production and test all the way through GO for launch  Triage, troubleshoot, root cause, and repair electrical hardware issues on an aggressive production schedule. Drive future improvements to minimize prevent reoccurrence Support vehicle pad and flight operations as avionics operator responsible for evaluating vehicle health, resolving issues real time, and recommending path forward Contribute to new avionics vehicle architectures that minimize mass, cost, and labor through collaboration with adjacent teams and supporting analysis BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, science, or math 2+ years of experience with electrical component design, system level integration of electronic components or system level testing 1+ years of experience using software tools such as Matlab, C++ or Python PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) Creative problem solving that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design/development decisions without all available data Experience troubleshooting sensors, actuators, and electrical components Experience with 3D CAD software Software fluency, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational and communication skills Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere Operations experience in flight test, piloting aircraft, or controlling other high consequence systems in real time ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended hours and weekend work frequently required to support critical project and mission milestones Position located in Hawthorne, CA. Travel to other SpaceX facilities may be intermittently required COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Avionics Systems Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year Avionics Systems Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.  ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. CUSTOMER SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, BILINGUAL (STARLINK) Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As an early member of the Starlink Customer Support team, you will be the face of Starlink to our customers, ensuring they have an exceptional overall experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: In this role, you will triage, troubleshoot, and resolve customer issues. You will analyze trends, identify gaps, and design simple, effective support interventions that improve our customers' experience. We're looking for excellent problem solvers who move quickly and proactively and are obsessed with the success of our customers. This role is ideal for someone looking to join a scrappy, early-stage Support team and set the tone for how we help our customers. Triage and resolve customer issues across multiple channels (digital, voice, etc.). Be a relentless internal advocate for the customer within SpaceX Provide technical support to customers using hardware, software, and network expertise Surface product, process, and training issues by pairing quantitative and qualitative methods. Be the voice of the customer, in the language of the business Collaborate with internal teams to create and improve troubleshooting workflows and resolve root-cause issues Create and maintain an internal knowledge base and help center collateral BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate 1+ years of experience in a front-line customer support role PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Excellent problem-solving and sleuthing skills. You go beyond just the apparent and available answer and do what it takes to satisfy the customer. You are relentless and own it Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Talking with others comes naturally, you derive satisfaction from resolving their issues, and you can distill complex concepts into the simplest explanations Excellent empathy, active listening, and resiliency skills. You internalize customer concerns, solve them, and keep it positive Strong attention to detail and time management skills. You take pride in your craft Willingness and ability to flex weekend and night shift hours as needed to support our growth Experience in a training, learning and development, analytics, service design, vendor management, or content management role Start-up, consulting, or other demonstrated experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment Technical aptitude - experience with networking, hardware troubleshooting, software development, etc. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work scheduled shifts, including holidays Must be available to work overtime hours and/or weekends as needed This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area After 1 week of classroom training Monday to Friday 9AM-5:30PM, must be available to work 10 hours a day on one of the following shifts:  Shift Alpha: Sunday - Thursday 10:00 PM - 8:30 AM PST Shift Delta: Friday - Monday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST Shift Echo: Friday- Monday 1:30 PM - 12:00 AM PST COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Level 1: $22.00/hour Level 2: $23.00/hour Level 3: $25.00/hour Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .   SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com .